A GROUP OF FIVE OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS PISTOLS
A GROUP OF FIVE OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS PISTOLS

19TH CENTURY, THE FIRST WITH LOCK SIGNED WILSON

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A GROUP OF FIVE OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS PISTOLS
19TH CENTURY, THE FIRST WITH LOCK SIGNED WILSON
Each of characteristic form, the first with twist two-stage barrel with flared muzzle and breech-section chiselled in high relief with a trophy of arms and traces of gilt background, rounded lock signed 'WILSON', walnut full stock profusely inlaid with silver wire scrolls and leaves, cast and chased brass mounts, iron saddle-bar with suspension ring, and bone ramrod; the second with two-stage barrel inlaid with silver foliage, and full stock carved in low relief with foliage and flowers, the remaining three each with two-stage barrels with chiselled decoration; together with AN ALBANIAN 20-BORE MIQUELET-LOCK 'RAT-TAILED' HOLSTER PISTOL, 19TH CENTURY, of characteristic form (butt broken through at wrist)
The first with 9½in. (24.2cm.) barrel (6)

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